Your friendly local garage, five minutes from Needham Market
MOTs, servicing, repairs, tyres and gearbox repairs for all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, just down the B1078 at Barking Tye.
“They saw me at very short notice, can't fault service in any way, highly recommended A++++++”
- From Needham Market
- About 3 miles, around 5 minutes by car
- Open
- Mon – Fri, 8am – 5.30pm
- Waiting room
- Complimentary drinks while you wait
- Collection
- Usually possible locally, just call
The garage just down the road from Needham Market
Barking Tye Service Station is a locally owned garage on The Tye in Barking Tye, part of the parish of Barking. From Needham Market it’s about three miles along the B1078, around five minutes by car, so dropping your car off is quick. Or wait in our waiting room with a complimentary drink.
We carry out MOTs, interim and full services, repairs, tyre fitting and gearbox repairs on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles. We believe in transparent pricing and clear communication, and we treat every customer like a valued neighbour. It’s why our customers’ reviews keep coming back to honesty and fair prices.
- MOTs, servicing and repairs in one workshop
- All makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles
- Waiting room with complimentary drinks
- Collection and drop-off locally, just call to arrange
- Courtesy cars at £25 + VAT per day, ask in advance
- Our workmanship is fully guaranteed
Everything your car needs, near Needham Market
Cars and light commercial vehicles, all makes and models. If you’re not sure what you need, ring us and describe the problem.
MOTs
Book up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out and keep the same renewal date. Wait on-site or leave the car with us.
Servicing
Interim and full services, including a full check-over of lights, levels and serviceable parts. Hybrid and electric vehicles too.
Repairs
Brakes, clutches, exhausts, cambelts, welding, tracking and air con, on all makes and models. Engine management light diagnostic £60 + VAT.
Parts
We source the parts for your job. Most come with a one-year warranty, depending on the supplier, and we can tell you which.
Tyres
Tyres supplied and fitted. Give us a call with your size and we will tell you what we can get in.
Gearbox repairs
Gearbox faults diagnosed and repaired in the workshop, so you are not sent elsewhere for the job.
What our customers say
Honest, friendly and fairly priced, in our customers’ own words.
“Matt is honest and fair, he tries hard to help his customers. I've been going there for years before Matt took over, he is polite, and I have him do all our MOTs. Give him a try and make your own mind up.”
My place for repairs is here
Been going there since 2019 and never felt there was unnecessary upselling. Matt is great, always helpful and listening to customers. He always explains what is needed. Moved to Colchester for work but my place for repairs/servicing is here.
No hidden “extras”
Honest and friendly garage; Matt has been very helpful for both MOT and general car servicing. Pricing was excellent with no hidden “extras”. I would recommend Barking Tye Service Station without hesitation.
Genuinely nice people
Great garage. Fair prices. High standard of work. Genuinely nice people.
Pricing very reasonable
New customer. Great friendly service. Pricing very reasonable. Would recommend!
Awards and recognition
Get in touch
Tell us about your vehicle and what it needs, and we’ll get back to you. Booking an MOT? Use the MOT booking form.
Questions
Anything else? Call us on 01473 658420 or send us a message.
We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.
We can usually collect and drop off vehicles in the surrounding area. Please call to see if we can arrange this.
Yes, we have an on-site waiting room with complimentary drinks. There are also plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area, plus benches and a play park.
You can book your MOT up to one month minus one day before your current MOT expires, which keeps the same renewal date for future years. For example, if your MOT expires on 15 May, you can book as early as 16 April.
We appreciate bookings made at least two weeks in advance, but we may be able to fit in shorter notice appointments depending on availability.
Yes, we fully guarantee our workmanship. Most parts have a one-year warranty, which varies depending on where they were sourced. Ask us about specific examples and we can tell you more.
We accept cash, card, BACS, and Google Pay / Apple Pay.
How to find us
From Needham Market, turn off the High Street onto the B1078 (Barking Road) and follow it for about two and a half miles to Barking Tye. It’s also an easy drive from:
- Needham Market
- Barking
- Stowmarket
- Battisford
- Willisham
- Offton
- Ringshall
- Great Bricett
- Somersham
- Wattisham
- Bildeston
- Creeting St Mary
- Great Blakenham
- Bramford
- Claydon
- Hadleigh
- Ipswich
The Tye, Ipswich
IP6 8HU
- Mon – Fri
- 8am – 5.30pm
- Sat – Sun
- Closed